1. Hachimaki A stylized bandana. Made of white cloth. A stylized bandana. Made of white cloth.

2. Origin The origin of the hachimaki is uncertain. Religious practitioners Samurai warriors The origin of the hachimaki is uncertain. Religious practitioners Samurai warriors

3. Worn on Many Different Occasions Sport Spectators Martial Arts Demonstrators Symbol of Perseverance Sport Spectators Martial Arts Demonstrators Symbol of Perseverance

4. Worn on many Different Occasions Women giving birth Students studying for exams Hachimaki also help the wearer to gather his/her energy and show determination and resolve. The slight pressure around the forehead is said to improve concentration. Women giving birth Students studying for exams Hachimaki also help the wearer to gather his/her energy and show determination and resolve. The slight pressure around the forehead is said to improve concentration.

5. Worn on many Different Occasions Worn at festivals to ward off evil spirits. Office workers Trade men Boosouzoku (Biker Gangs) * Keeps sweat from the eyes and hair off the face. Worn at festivals to ward off evil spirits. Office workers Trade men Boosouzoku (Biker Gangs) * Keeps sweat from the eyes and hair off the face.

6. Gods of the Winds Kamikaze wore hachimaki during WW2.

7. Navy pilots outside Shanghai

8. Slogans Usually decorated by inspirational slogans. Represent your personal hopes and dreams. The most typical is the rising sun motif. Usually decorated by inspirational slogans. Represent your personal hopes and dreams. The most typical is the rising sun motif.

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10. Sample Hachimakis

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